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Which consulate in Thailand should I visit for a 2-month tourist visa?
Tourist VisaUbon RatchathaniVisa ApplicationAmerican PassportBritish PassportSavannakhet ConsulateVientiane ConsulateVisa ExtensionProof of FundsVisa Requirements
May 24, 2017
9 years ago
Ellis ******************************
ORIGINAL POSTERHey guys.
What consulate would you recommend to secure a 2 month tourist visa. I reside in Ubon Ratchathani.
-I have 3 back to back visas from Suvannakhet on a British passport.
- No "warning" stamps/ remarks.
- I also have a completely fresh American passport and would to like to move over to that one as my British passport is almost full.
Thanks.
What consulate would you recommend to secure a 2 month tourist visa. I reside in Ubon Ratchathani.
-I have 3 back to back visas from Suvannakhet on a British passport.
- No "warning" stamps/ remarks.
- I also have a completely fresh American passport and would to like to move over to that one as my British passport is almost full.
Thanks.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user in Ubon Ratchathani asks for recommendations on securing a 2-month tourist visa due to their experience obtaining multiple back-to-back visas at Savannakhet on a British passport and now wanting to use an American passport. The conversation discusses practical options, including using different passports to obtain visas, the significance of exit and entry stamps, and advice on traveling to nearby countries such as Laos or Malaysia for visa processing. It emphasizes that the Thai consulate in Vientiane is likely the best choice, given its requirements compared to Savannakhet.
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Ron *******
Don't come to the Phillipines at the moment. Marshall law declared in Mindanao province and likely to be the whole country very soon watching live broadcasts here.
Ivan ************
Tod, I had no major issue getting one in Manila a few years back but that was before I had an extensive Thai visa "history" in my passport. They did need flight out, but almost everywhere needs that now. My general impression of the place was that they were sticklers for the rules but they would give anyone a visa who actually met the rules. I don't think I'd necessarily rule out Manila if it was a brand new empty passport, if he went with flights+bank statement and an empty passport I think it would be likely. My experience was a few years ago though.
Tod *********
@Ron ******
They're hit or miss and seem to be persnickety :O There are far more user friendly consulates to use.. ;)Ron *******
I've seen reports of people getting them. No first hand experience though. Might be best to avoid as an American though. They've fallen out of Love lately lol
Tod *********
The thai consulate in manila is a sucky consulate to pull tourist visas from anyway.
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Tod *********
To throw a wrench in the gears of this discussion. I'd say look into r/t to either Hanoi, Ho Chi Min or Yangon. When you stamped into one of those countries you'd be able to switch passports, get the tourist visa on your new passport then stamp outta that country and back into thailand.
True most of those flights originate in Bangkok, but I think Viet Jet does a Vietnam flight from Chiang Mai too.
It's a suggestion.
Another one would be to fly to either KL or Penang Malaysia (because you don't need a visa) and get a tourist visa there.
True most of those flights originate in Bangkok, but I think Viet Jet does a Vietnam flight from Chiang Mai too.
It's a suggestion.
Another one would be to fly to either KL or Penang Malaysia (because you don't need a visa) and get a tourist visa there.
Ellis ******************************
ORIGINAL POSTERI'm uncertain on why this is a better alternative to Vientiane. Can you elaborate a little bit please.
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@Tod ********
. Yeah, plenty of daily ubon-bangkok flights. It would be crazy to go ubon- cm if they do route vientiane flights via bangkok.Tod *********
@Adr***
, It looks like Air Asia routes their Chiang Mai - Vientiane flight THRU Bangkok :/ It'd be cheaper for him to fly down here then to vientiane..
Adrien ******
Definitely worth a try if Chiang Mai offers Vientiane Flights. They have some good deals from Ubon to CM atm
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. I heard Air Asia started an Ubon-CM route in April. Im guessing you can fly from CM to Vientiane. So maybe an optionAdrien ******
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BKK MateTod *********
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(y)Tod *********
100% correct
@R**
, (y) You cannot change passports at land borders.Steve *******
@Adrien *****
. No flights from ubon to vientiane. Have to go via bangkok or chiang mai.Ron *******
I'm talking about a land crossing. I'm pretty certain you can't.
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@Tod ********
. Good point about no exit stamp from a land border. I didnt know that.Adrien ******
@El***
. So fly into Vientiane. Issue solved mate.Tod *********
@Ron ******
If you stamp out of thailand on one passport, fly to another country, stamp into and out of it on the other passport you can then fly back to thailand on it because you stamped OUT of another country before comin' hereTod *********
@Adrien *****
Yep, you can totally stamp out of thailand on one passport, fly to another country, stamp in&out of that country on another passport then fly right back into thailand on itRon *******
He can't do that. He's entering from Thailand not the US. He would have no exit stamp from Thailand.
Adrien ******
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. He could fly in and do it though ?Tod *********
@El***
, I don't think that will fly because you have NO exit stamp from thailand in the passport you're tryin' to enter Lao on. Every report I've read on the inter-web says you cannot change passports at land borders when entering another country.
Ellis ******************************
ORIGINAL POSTERTod Daniels I would use the British to stamp out of thailand and then the American to stamp into Laos.
Secure Thai visa on American and then stamp out of Laos and into Thailand.
Secure Thai visa on American and then stamp out of Laos and into Thailand.
Tod *********
Ellis, Even if you got a tourist visa on your American passport.
You aren't going to get back into thailand on a passport that doesn't have a Lao visa, entry & exit stamp in it. Plus you can't stamp out of thailand on one passport, and then stamp into another country on a different one at a land crossing.
You aren't going to get back into thailand on a passport that doesn't have a Lao visa, entry & exit stamp in it. Plus you can't stamp out of thailand on one passport, and then stamp into another country on a different one at a land crossing.
Ellis ******************************
ORIGINAL POSTERAlthough my Laos visa would state the name of the boarder crossing from thailand if they were to look closely.
Adrien ******
Yes if he uses the different Passport. 👍
Steve *******
Shouldnt be with a different passport
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Adrien ******
Jeremiah Scanlon. It's actually easy to change to another Passport as long as it's legally held as my Ex Wife did it for 15 years without issue. You just check out on one and check in on another.
Adrien ******
Duel Citizenship
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@Ellis *****************************
If you're going to use your US passport then Savannakhet is much closer to Ubon, but they do require the 3 proofs where as Vientiane doesntAdrien ******
Always best to ensure you are carrying 20,000 Baht with you and an outward ticket with you as everywhere enforces the rules periodically. You never know
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@Duncan ******
. The SETV is valid for 3 months from the date of issue.Duncan *******
valid for a single entry within 3 months, yes, not valid for stay for 3 months. 60 days which can be extended a further 30 days at immigration.
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Ellis ******************************
ORIGINAL POSTERDoes anyone know what is required at Vientiane as in proof of funds, onward travel etc.
Tod *********
nothing
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Duncan *******
No such thing as a 3 month tourist visa. 60 day, Vientiane or Penang
Duncan *******
oh and Nakhon nowhere is south east of Chiang Mai :)
Duncan *******
555+ yep... you've just comfirmed to me that you are :)
Duncan *******
are you retarded Jeremiah? it says enter before, not that you get 3 months.
Tod *********
Okay, once and for all :/
a single entry tourist visa is valid for 3 months from the day it's issued. <- That means you have until the "enter before" date on the visa to ENTER thailand where you'll get stamped in for 60 days.
What you're arguing about are two different things entirely the "validity:" of the visa and the length of time you get stamped in on it.
a single entry tourist visa is valid for 3 months from the day it's issued. <- That means you have until the "enter before" date on the visa to ENTER thailand where you'll get stamped in for 60 days.
What you're arguing about are two different things entirely the "validity:" of the visa and the length of time you get stamped in on it.
Jordan ********
The difference is 9 days stop splitting hairs
Duncan *******
@Ellis *****************************
no probs.Duncan *******
no, Im still right, still no such thing as a 3 month tourist visa.
Ellis ******************************
ORIGINAL POSTERapologies I meant a 60 day + 30 day extension.
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Adrien ******
Mmm I'm sure I was asked the same question today lol
Juliana ******
Vientiane
Tod *********
The thai consulate in Vientiane.
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